Analysis: Creston administrators rank 739th in state for average pay

Administrators in Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 earn an average of $81,939 per year, ranking 739th out of 864 districts in the state, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

The 2018 average is 20.1% lower than in 2014 and 14.2% lower than in 2009. District administrators make 23.6% less than the state average of $107,279.

Administrator salaries depend on the district's size, location and resources, as well as the individual's level of experience and education, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

The Ogle County school district enrolled 88 students in 2017-18. There is an average of 44 students for every administrator, compared to a statewide ratio of 181 to 1.

Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 administrator salaries, 10-year trend

Year

Average salary

Student-to-administrator ratio

2009

$95,506

116:1

2010

$99,326

127:1

2011

$93,495

129:1

2012

$106,398

124:1

2013

$99,500

109:1

2014

$102,500

113:1

2015

$100,000

109:1

2016

$81,648

50:1

2017

$83,223

48:1

2018

$81,939

44:1

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